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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.65, 35,959.93 and 14,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.65, 35,959.93 and 14,729.69 is: 20,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.65 : 35,959.93 = 14,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.65/35,959.93 = 14,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.65x = 35,959.93 × 14,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.65x = 529,678,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,678,621.32/26,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.31

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